Chris

Kyrgyzstan

How to Travel from Arslanbob to Toktogul: A Tactical Guide: Our Experience with Mashrutka and Shared Taxi

After four nights in Arslanbob and enjoying hiking, we headed to Toktogul. Going to Toktogul is only to break up the jou...
Kyrgyzstan

Hiking in Arslanbob, Day 3: Country Roads to Three Lakes

This was the third day of hiking in Arslanbob. This time we tried to reach the three lakes southeast of the town centre.
Kyrgyzstan

Hiking in Arslanbob, Day 2: to a Large Waterfall

Arslanbob is a small village in southern Kyrgyzstan. We stay here for a few days to enjoy some hiking. It is a cosy plac...
Kyrgyzstan

Hiking to the World’s Largest Walnut Forest: How to Get there from Arslanbob

Arslanbob is a town in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. One of the reasons to travel from Margilan in Uzbekistan all the way...
Uzbekistan

Is Uzbekistan Registration Really Required? Do They Check Registration at the Border? Our Experience in 2023-2026

Foreigners staying in Uzbekistan as tourists are required to register their stay. If you are staying in a hotel or guest...
Border Crossing

Border Crossing from Margilan to Kyrgyzstan Via Izboskan: Final Destination is Arslanbob.

After an overnight stay in Margilan and a visit to silk factories, we crossed the border from Izboskan into Kyrgyzstan.T...
Uzbekistan

Visiting Silk Workshop and Other Attractions in Margilan

From Kokand, we travelled to Margilan for an overnight stay. Margilan is famous for its silk industry and several silk w...
Uzbekistan

Kokand to Margilan, Yandex Taxi Journey and an Accident happened on the way: Driving in Uzbekistan is Not Safe

After three nights in Kokand, we went to Margilan to visit some silk 'factories'.It was an easy trip using a Yandex taxi...
Uzbekistan

What to Do in Kokand: 5 Places to Visit and A Day Trip from Kokand

Planning a trip to the Fergana Valley? Based on our amazing 3-night stay, this guide covers exactly what to do in Kokand...
Uzbekistan

Day Trip to Rishtan from Kokand: How to Visit the Home of Uzbekistan’s Famous Blue Pottery by Shared Taxi

We spent three nights in Kokand, and we spent a day visiting Rishtan.Rishtan is famous for its pottery and we went to th...